Directives West previewed trends for spring 2011; and after having just returned from the runways in New York, I’d venture to say they really got it right with a Southern California twist. Previewed on the runway that rainy morning of October 4, 2010, was a variety of looks that were predicted to be popular next season, with over 170 looks, ranging from simplistic to comfortable to fun for contemporary, juniors, and girls.

This collection was enchanting and pretty. Any woman wanting to feel more feminine or be the belle of the ball should consider Monique L’huillier’s Spring 2011 Collection.

I ran into TV personality and stylist Robert Verdi at Lincoln Center on September 13, 2010. We had both just seen the Carolina Herrera show, and I was curious to get his thoughts about fashion week in New York this season.

He took the godessy out of the gown and put it in a cocktail dress. Wide legged trousers, pencil skirts and wrap-dresses flowed seamlessly on the runway.

Last season was my very first ever entrance to the Star Lounge. Just like some myth, I’d heard it existed, but had never seen it firsthand. Stars casually came in and out of this intimate space. And security guarded its entrance like some royal Egyptian tomb. If you weren’t on the tip sheet, or a famous journalist, guess what . . . you weren’t getting’ in! So what’s all the hoopla about anyway? It’s just a small room, nicely decorated with plenty of hors d’oeuvres and black label liquor.

Peacocks strut their stuff, and so did the models in their peacock-styled makeup and hair. (The models’ eyes were made up to look birdlike.) Do you think Hannant was trying to tell us something? Feathers are the trend of the season, and Hannant amply infuses them throughout this collection.

Literally the inspiration for the Fall 2010 collection came from images captured by the Hubble telescope. The galaxy inspired this season’s beading according to Mischka. Depending on when Badgley Mischka starting designing the collection, one might wonder if the designers had just seen the movie Star Trek. I only say this because of the way the models were styled; long pony tail hairstyles, a ton of metallic in varying pallettes with hues of silver.

The Israeli Consulate presented Mode Israel at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary, sponsoring seven designers and jewelers during Downtown LA Fashion Week. Each designer had a little something different to offer. The presentation was 80s inspired with monochromatic hues complete with harem pants, leggings, jumpers, and over-sized turtlenecks.

Sitting poolside, attendants—including fashion designer Jazmin Whitley, Law & Order’s Anthony Anderson, E! News personality Ashlan Gorse, and Project Runway contestants Althea Harper and Mila Hermanovski—were able to sneak peeks of notable fashion designers’ newest collections. Participating designers included Brigid Catiis, Eduardo Lucero, Elmer Ave, Endovanera, Erik Hart, Freddie Rojas, Geren Ford, Wren, Grey Ant, Jared Gold, Jeffrey Sebelia, Katy Rodriguez, Kit Scarbo, Louis Verdad, Orthodox, Rami Kashou and Society for Rational Dress.

The new, exclusive P Boutique on Sunset Boulevard proves that fashion is certainly not just for women. Situated in a 1920s historic building that gives off the Soho vibe many LA natives may desire, P Boutique caters to men and women who thrive on quality, couture, and creative fashion.